ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme 2026

The ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) is a merit-based funding scheme offered by ETH Zurich for exceptionally strong students who wish to pursue a Master's degree at the university. It is one of ETH Zurich's flagship scholarship programmes for international and domestic applicants entering eligible consecutive Master's programmes.

ESOP is designed to help highly talented students focus on their studies at ETH Zurich in Switzerland. The scholarship typically provides comprehensive financial support intended to cover living and study costs during the Master's degree, and it also includes a tuition fee remission. In addition to financial support, selected scholars usually benefit from mentoring and access to the ETH community.

The programme is generally aimed at applicants with excellent academic records, strong references, and a convincing study profile for their chosen Master's course at ETH Zurich. Applicants usually need to apply for admission to an eligible ETH Zurich Master's programme and submit the additional scholarship materials required by the university. Selection is competitive and based primarily on academic excellence and overall potential.

Students interested in ESOP should review the eligibility conditions for their intended Master's programme, prepare the required academic documents, and follow ETH Zurich's admissions and scholarship instructions carefully. Because requirements and timelines may vary by intake, applicants should always consult the official ETH Zurich pages for the latest information before applying.